Echo Hill Outdoor School provides residential learning experiences designed to introduce and acclimate children to the outdoors and foster awareness of and respect for themselves, each other and their environment. The program is flexible so as to meet the needs of a wide range of students, typically 3rd through 9th grade, from both public and private schools.

We are seeking motivated, energetic individuals who believe in the value of environmental education for children, enjoy being in the outdoors, and are committed to their personal growth as educators.

Summary

Internship Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the teaching staff with all aspects of the school curriculum including planning, co-teaching and assessing classes.
Overnight tent or cabin responsibility for groups of seven to ten children during the length of their stay (two to five days).
Assist teaching staff in the supervision of students at all times (during meals, free time, etc).
Assist in the creation and implementation of new course and curriculum ideas.
Active involvement in the end of week staff assessment of visiting groups and general operation.
Minimal maintenance duties (upkeep of the campus and facilities), a responsibility of all our staff.
Completion of a special project of the intern’s design.

Interns are encouraged to create their own goals and objectives for their experience. The internship should be integrated into the intern’s course of study. It is extremely beneficial for the intern to maintain a journal throughout their tenure at Echo Hill.

Orientation, Supervision, and Evaluation provided during the Internship

The Intern will be given a complete overview of the organizations functions and how their role as an intern will relate to the work of others.
An educational guideline will be created by the Intern and the Supervisor to ensure that the needs of both are met and understood.
The Intern will have weekly meetings with a staff member. Constructive feedback is an integral aspect of these evaluations.
When applicable, contact with the Intern’s college or university is made on a regular basis.

Qualifications

Internships are available to undergraduate and graduate students with coursework in environmental science, biology, recreation, education, adventure learning and related fields. Experience working with children of all ages is desired. Residential experience is beneficial.

Please send a cover letter, resume, 2 letters of recommendation, and 2 phone references. Letters and phone references should be different individuals.

Echo Hill Outdoor School            Betsy Zelter McCown
13655 Bloomingneck Road         Associate Director
Worton, Maryland 21678            Telephone: (410)-348-5880
                         Email: jobs@ehos.org

Deadlines

Fall (Late August through November)………………..……..July 15th

Spring (March through June)………………………….…..February 15th

Summer (June through August)…………………………...April 15th

Full and Part Time positions are available for all seasons.

Compensation Information

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